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NAVAL AIR STATION PATUXENT RIVER, MARYLAND
April 4, 2013
Pax changes Commanders
Mills says, ‘I’m glad to have been a part of it’ By Connie Hempel NAS Patuxent River Public Affairs
Capt. H.E. “Ted” Mills’ Navy career started nearly 26 years ago when he walked across the stage at the U.S. Naval Academy; a brand new ensign bound for Pensacola, Fla., to become a naval flight officer. Today, Mills’ naval career comes full circle as he steps on stage again, this time as a Navy captain and commanding officer, ready to take on life’s next journey as he retires. Mills is handing the reins to Capt. Ben Shevchuk who has been the naval air station’s executive officer since November 2011. The new executive officer is Capt. Heidi Fleming
Pax pride Reflecting on his career culminating as NAS Patuxent River commanding officer, Mills said he has seen plenty. But of all of the places his career has taken him, he considers Pax River among the most complex enterprises in the Navy. “Its complexity supersedes any other naval base I’ve been to by far,” he said. “It’s a busy place and when I took command, I knew it was only going to get busier. I’m
Ceremony details
When: 2 p.m. today Where: Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23, Hangar 201
Today’s change-ofcommand ceremony also celebrates Capt. Ted Mills’ retirement
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Capt. Ted Mills, a native of Livonia, Mich., took command of NAS Patuxent River in November 2011. His previous assignments include: the Fighting Redtails of Air Anti-Submarine Squadron (VS) 21 in Atsuki, Japan; Fleet Replacement Squadron instructor with Sea Control Squadron (VS) 41 at NAS North Island, Calif.; the Screwbirds of Sea Control Squadron (VS) 33 in North Island; Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Pacific Command at Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii; Scouts of Sea Control Squadron (VS) 24 at NAS Jacksonville, Fla.; and Staff of the Chief of Naval Operations, Assessment Division. glad to have been a part of it.” Pax bolsters research and development, standard naval aviation that’s done at every naval air station, it conducts operational missions and has a maritime surface component. “Nothing compares to this place and it’s because of the work you do,” he said. “It’s hard to get people to understand that.” Add to the mix, a tremendous number of DOD civilians, active-duty military
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Capt. Ted Mills is ceremonially piped onboard during the change-of-command ceremony when he became the naval air station’s Commanding Officer in November 2011.
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Upon graduating flight school in Pensacola, Fla., then Lt. j.g. Ted Mills is pinned with naval aviator wings by his grandmother in 1988.
and contracting personnel “all working on a production level that is very different from what the fleet has to do,” he said. While Pax did present Mills with challenges, he said overall, this assignment was exciting. “Anyone who comes here
is earning a piece of the future,” he said. “They’re taking part in developing capabilities for the Navy, and other services, that are going to be here for decades. You do a tour at Pax River, you’ll
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NAVAIR test engineers earn honors from Navy Winners of the 2012 Department of the Navy’s Test and Evaluation Awards from the Naval Air Systems Command include, from left, Aaron Schoolcraft, Cardy Hughes, George Koebke, Kevin Bauer, Laurie Mora, Mike Wallace, Jared Wood, Lt. Cmdr. Larry Smith, Lt. Chris Weaver, Gary Kessler, Amy Markowich, Richard Garman, Mary Lacey, Bill Smith, and Alicia Conrad. Team members not in photo include Bill Osborne, Matthew Everson, Tim Andryszak, Don Dirkin, Dash Clendenny, Lt. Cmdr. Valerie Van Zummeren, Tom Nelson, Chris Eisele, Marcelo Rosas-Anderson and Curt Schatz. The team earned an honorable mention in the Test and Evaluation Working Integrated Product Team award category.
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NAVFAC Washington Facilities Management Division protects installation’s waterfront By Donna Cipolloni Tester staff writer Naval Facilities Engineering Command Washington is responsible for maintaining quality, sustainable facilities that extend throughout NAS Patuxent River, right up to the waterfront. “This is not about environmental issues,” explained Brian Shaklee, facilities management division director, NAVFAC Washington Public Works Department. “We’re looking at assets — structures, facilities and built components along the shoreline.” During July and August 2012, a coordinated effort took place between NAVFAC, its Engineering Service Center and Marine Solutions, Inc., a contractor specializing in commercial diving, to scrutinize all waterfront assets at Pax River, Solomons and Webster Field. Dive teams and boat crews inspected and assessed properties such as seaplane basins and ramps, small craft berth, bulkheads, seawalls, piers and bridges. Shaklee said each asset was then assigned a rating identifying its overall operation-
al capability. Some items noted by the dive team included damaged or missing pier beams, exposed rebar, cracked or broken piles, deterioration of bulkhead, collapsed ramp, missing or split cross braces and broken safety ladders. Assets requiring repair or replacement must be prioritized — how is it used, what mission does it support — and then a plan of action is developed. “Naval District Washington owns most of these assets and must pay the bill,” Shaklee said. “The Pax CO has an annual budget to sustain NDW assets here at the installation and we will develop a Maintenance Execution Plan around that budget and present it to him, with our recommendations, for his approval.” Obviously, with current fiscal restraints in effect, not all of the waterfront findings can be addressed and higher priority items that are life, safety or mission essential will get first attention. Piers where ships are pulled in to offload fuel will see repairs before piers used for recreation, for example. “Just because there isn’t a lot of money doesn’t
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Naval Facilities Engineering Command Washington periodically assesses all NAS Patuxent River waterfront assets, such as this pier at the Atlantic Targets and Marine Operations facility located in the Chesapeake Bay Basin. mean we aren’t going to do something ,” Shaklee added. “We’re still going to look at it, assess it, vet it, validate it, prioritize it and suggest
a plan of attack. Most of these projects are smaller and we feel confident we can execute many of them from within the local budget
constraints and financial controls.” Items not included in the current maintenance report will get revisited in the next
fiscal year. “We’re still busily planning and preparing for the day money does become available,” Shaklee said.
NMCRS brings quick assist in battle against loan sharks
Fund drive dollars keep service members out of high-interest debt trap By Connie Hempel NAS Patuxent River Public Affairs With payday loans, people can get cash in a flash without having to wait until payday. It may sound like a good deal, but is it? Payday lenders often use slogans such as, “Got a job? Get a loan” to lure people tight on cash with promises of money, no questions asked. But people who use these services usually end up in what’s commonly referred to as a debt trap. And despite each military service having agencies to financially help service members, there was a time when many of those caught in the debt trap were active-duty members. “A number of years ago, a lot of service members were getting involved with payday lenders when they needed quick cash instead of going to their relief society,” said Maureen Farrell, the Navy-Marine Corps Re-
lief Society manager at NAS Patuxent River. “What they didn’t realize is they were basically signing up with loan sharks.” Farrell said service members found it easier to use these lenders instead of the relief society because, at the time, the NMCRS process required them to create a budget regardless of how much money they needed. But, what ended up happening was their “payday” loan turned into a “mayday” as interest rates the lenders charged ranged from 300 to 700 percent or more; and if it wasn’t repaid within the allotted time, usually by the next payday, those fees were even greater, Farrell said. As a way of preventing service members from being caught in the payday loan debt trap, the NMCRS launched the Quick Assist Loan program for activeduty members. With the relief society’s QAL program, the service member can forgo the bud-
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Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society’s Quick Assist Loans offer active-duty members up to $500 in 15 minutes or less with just an ID card and a recent leave and earnings statement. get process and select repayment terms of three to 10 months. “Our Sailors and Marines could get $500 in 15 minutes or less, with just their ID card and [leave and earnings statement],” Farrell said. “Going from 786 percent to 0 percent interest makes a big difference for our Sailors
and Marines,” she said. While the maximum amount that could be taken out was $300 when it first started five years ago, that amount increased to $500 this past February. “Service members have been extremely receptive to this and it has helped a lot of Sailors and Marines
stay off the payday lender treadmill,” Farrell said. “So much so, we weren’t seeing anyone with a payday loan anymore.” Once a QAL is paid, another one can be taken out. But, Farrell said, “We don’t want them using these as a crutch.” So, with every third QAL sought, the service
member will be required to create a budget with assistance from the NMCRS staff. Creating a budget gets the Sailors and Marines thinking about how much they’re taking in and how much is going out, Farrell said. All NMCRS programs, including the QAL, are funded with dollars collected during the annual Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society fund drive. The fund drive is in full swing at NAS Patuxent River and continues through April. While the QAL program is only for active-duty military, other Society programs are available to retirees or Reservists, eligible family members and widows. All NMCRS assistance is confidential. The Pax River NMCRS office is open Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in building 401, next to St. Nicholas Chapel. Afterhours assistance is available by calling at 301-342-1095. Find out more on how to donate or on NMCRS programs by calling 301342-4739 or online at www. nmcrs.org.
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Cedar Point offers active-duty Sailors free golf clinics By Donna Cipolloni Tester staff writer
If you think exaggerated twist, restless legs or lack of acceleration are medical problems, then you are the ideal candidate for the free golf clinic offered by the professionals at NAS Patuxent River’s Cedar Point Golf Course. “Our golf clinic is geared toward beginners, so we can introduce people to the sport who may have never tried it before,” said Kevin Conlon, golf pro and general manager of the Cedar Point course. Topics covered include the proper use of equipment and an explanation of the golf course’s physical properties, plus the strategies for tackling it. “This clinic can help golfers of all ability levels,” Conlon said. “Learning the correct fundamentals is crucial for beginners, but even experienced golfers need a refresher from time to time.”
Clinic participants are normally a mix of men and women — from the youngest junior Sailor to the more seasoned service member close to retirement. Chief Eric Sohne, with Naval Aviation Training Systems (PMA 205), has been golfing for at least 15 years but decided to drop in on Conlon’s clinic last year. “No matter how long you’ve been golfing, there’s always something you’re working on,” Sohne said. “Some shots require finesse and Kevin helped me relax a bit, which improved my softer shots.” The one-hour classes are on Thursdays: April 11, 18 and 25. Classes begin at 11:30 a.m. and again at 4:30 p.m. All equipment is provided and no registration is necessary. “Each week will cover different topics. We’re offering the same class at two different times each day for convenience,” Conlon explained. “It’s recommended that people show up
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News briefs On base: Cedar Point Ladies Golf Association Kick Off
Tuesday, 8 a.m. Cedar Point Golf Course The Cedar Point Ladies Golf Association kicks off its season with a continental breakfast followed by collecting the annual dues of $45, a short business meeting and then nine-hole fun play. Players of all ages and any level with base access are welcome to join. CPLGA members play each Tuesday from April until October with a reserved 8:30 a.m. tee time. During the course of the golfing season, golf clinics may be available for CPLGA members with the PGA Teaching Pro at the golf course at a small additional cost. For more information, contact Shirl Vatter at 301-481-9655.
Defense Technology and Intelligence Career Fair
Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lincoln Military Housing Community Center Are you nearing separation or retirement and looking for an IT, technical or intelligence job? Do you have an active federal security clearance and interested in finding new career opportunities? If so, this event is for you. An active federal security clearance is preferred but not mandatory. The fair provides an opportunity for prospective employees to have face-to-face contact with local and national companies. Military or business attire is recommended. Free event.
Pax Tree Removal
There are 13 areas around Pax where trees are being removed for safety reasons. These trees are impeding the line of site between the air traffic control tower and the runways. Visit NAS Pax River website for more information, http:// cnic.navy.mil/patuxent.
Buse Road Construction
Saturday, April 13 Buse Road will be closed east of Keane Road and west of Priester Road for sewer line repair. Keane Road and Mattapany Day Camp will be accessible from Buse Road. Priester Road will be accessible from Buse Road entering from Tate Road.
Where’s Gnorman?
Somewhere in this issue we’ve hidden Gnorman the gnome. Be the first to call in his location and receive two free Center Stage Theater movie tickets; good for any Center Stage movie. The same person cannot win more than once a month. Last week’s winner was Tina Gray. Please do not call after 4:30 p.m. Friday as most winners have called by 4:30 p.m. Thursday. Call the Tester staff at 301-342-4163.
Off base: St. Mary’s County Kindergarten Registrations
The purple globe option for AtHoc registration has been re-established and is now available for use. To access, right click on globe located at the bottom right portion of your computer screen, select “Access Self Service,” then “Devices.” Under the devices tab, you can add all of the devices you would like to receive alerts on. If you continue to have issues with registration, contact jerome.ray@navy.mil or eric.wolf@navy.mil.
Starts Wednesday St. Mary’s County Public School System is accepting registrations for children entering kindergarten in the 2013-2014 school year. Kindergarten attendance is mandatory for all children who will be 5 years old on or before Sept. 1. Parents and guardians not intending to register an appropriately aged child for kindergarten must obtain a waiver from St. Mary’s County Public Schools’ Department of Student Services. For information on which school serves your residential area, call the Department of Capital Planning at 301-475-4256, option 6. For information about the program or registration, contact Sharon. Thorstensen at 301-475-5511, ext. 135.
Income Tax Assistance
Summer Space Camp Registrations
AtHoc Registrations
Weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. NAS Patuxent River Legal Office The Navy’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance/Electronic Tax Filing program offers active-duty and retired military, family members and some Reservists free self-service electronic tax filing. Stop by NAS Patuxent River Legal Office in building 409 for more details and to pick up a VITA intake form. Appointments are available until April 15. Call 301342-7643.
HR Offers Planning for Retirement
April 25-26 and June 12-13 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Washington Navy Yard, building 22 The Human Resources Office-Washington is offering Planning for Retirement seminars for Federal employees with 10 years or less to retirement eligibility. Get an overview of federal benefits and financial goal setting for a smooth transition into retirement. To register, submit an approved SF-182, training request document form, to Janie Harens at janie.harens@navy.mil.
Registrations for the Summer Space Camp at Great Mills High School are available on the St. Mary’s County Public School website, www.smcps.org; click on the “Students/ Parents” tab. The program is held over four days, Monday through Thursday, for students in grades 2-3, 4-6, 7-9 and 10-11. There are two sessions: July 15-18 and July 22-25. For more information, contact Dr. Laura Carpenter, at 301-4755511, ext. 106 or email lmcarpenter@smcps.org.
Summer Fine Arts Camps
Elementary: June 24-27 Middle and High School: July 8-11 Leonardtown High School For students completing grades 3-8. This program provides opportunities for students to participate in enrichment activities in: Band, chorus, orchestra, theatre or visual arts. Register at www.smcps.org and click on Students/Parents.
Charles County Hazardous Waste Collection
Beginning Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Household hazardous waste collection is now the first
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Golf professional Kevin Conlon general manager of NAS Patuxent River’s Cedar Point Golf Course, offers pointers to Michael Tilton, right, on how to improve his putting. Beginning April 11, Conlon will offer a free golf clinic for active-duty Sailors who wish to learn or improve their game.
Saturday of each month through December. The household hazardous waste collection site is located in the parking lot of the Department of Public Works building, located at 10430 Audie Lane, off of Radio Station Road in La Plata. Items accepted free of charge include: Pesticides, herbicides, fertilizer, gasoline, oil-based paint, cleaning supplies, batteries, expired prescription drugs, fluorescent lights, and other poisons found in the home. Remember, mark all containers that do not have a readable, original label. For more information, call the Charles County Department of Public Works, Environmental Resources Division at 301-932-3599 or 301-870-2778.
Scholarships: SMECO Scholarship Endowment
Planning for the future strength of Southern Maryland, the Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative, Inc. has established the SMECO Future Engineers Endowed Scholarship Fund at the College of Southern Maryland with a $100,000 pledge. The scholarship supports students enrolled in the Associate of Science in Engineering in Electrical Engineering degree program with secondary consideration given to students enrolled in other CSM engineering degree programs. To view the announcement of the SMECO Future Engineers Endowed Scholarship Fund at the College of Southern Maryland, visit http://youtube/kFHlitRvnfM. For information about scholarships at CSM, visit www.csmd. edu/Financial/scholarships/.
NMCRS Scholarships, Interest-Free Loans
Eligible applicants includes spouses or youths age 22 and younger of Sailors and Marines who are on active duty, retired or died while on active duty or in a retired status. Apply at www.nmcrs.org/education.
Volunteer opportunities: Potomac River Watershed Cleanup
Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon Help clean up the river between the Great Mills Canoe and Kayak launch site and Adkins Road. Work gloves and trash bags are supplied. This volunteer opportunity is suitable for ages 8 and up. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Call the Division of Environmental Resources at 301932-3599 or visit www.PotomacCleanup.org.
Elementary Multicultural Day
April 25, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Green Holly Elementary School Volunteers who have lived in other countries are needed to share cultural information with students through pictures, song, dance, games or other show-and-tell displays. Students will rotate to various stations throughout the day, spending eight minutes at each. Contact Fran Brooks at 301-863-4064 or fmbrooks@smcps.org.
SOMD Women’s Show and Kids’ Expo
April 27, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Volunteer to help with setup, tear down and registration duringthisannualevent.ContactJenniferPerrinatat360-632-4994or perrins@mail.com.
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Child Development Center nears completion
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Bob Guy, left, and Robert Cipolloni discuss the progress of the ceiling installation at the new Child Development Center. Guy is the contractor’s Quality Control Manager and Site Safety and Health Officer at the CDC construction site. Cipolloni is the construction manager assigned to the Public Works Department. With much of the exterior and interior work near completion, the CDC is expected to open later this spring.
sexual assault. One important aspect of the program are the Victim Advocates. NAS Patuxent River has more than 110 advocates who are specially trained volunteers that support victims by: Responding immediately to victims 24/7: 301-481-1057 Explaining reporting options; Accompanying victims through medical, investigative and legal procedures; and Providing information and referrals. The SAPR program ensures all victims of sexual violence are treated with respect, dignity and sensitivity. For information on SAPR call the FFSC at 301-757-1867.
April Classes
April is Navy Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Month The Navy’s Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Program is designed to meet the needs of victims of
All classes are held at the Fleet and Family Support Center unless noted. Classes are open to active-duty and retired military and Reservists. Reservations are necessary and can be made by calling 301-342-4911. Playgroup: Thursdays, 10-11 a.m., Glen Forrest Community Center Marriage is a Work of Heart: Tuesday, 8:30-10 a.m.
Parenting SOS - ages 5-12 (three sessions): Tuesday, April 16 and April 23, noon to 2 p.m. Interviewing Techniques: Wednesday, 1-4 p.m. Anger Management (three two-hour sessions): April 11, 18 and 25, 2-4 p.m. Infant Massage: April 11 and April 18, 9-9:45 a.m., Glen Forrest Community Center SAPR Refresher Training: April 14, 1-2 p.m. Transition Assistance Program (TAP) /ETAP/RETIREE: April 15-23, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. College Saving and FAFAS Information: April 17, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Family Readiness Training: April 17, 6-7:30 p.m., Lincoln Housing Community Center Budget for Baby: April 24, 10 a.m. to noon, building 401 Ten Steps to a Federal Job: April 24, 1-4 p.m. Stress Management for Parents: April 29, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
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Stepping up: DOD salutes Naval Air Systems Command’s FACE team By Paula A. Paige Program Management (AIR 1.0) Public Affairs Officer
The Navy team laying the foundation for DOD’s most robust reusable software application standard was recently recognized with a Defense Standardization Program Achievement Award. The annual award, announced Feb. 26, honored the Future Airborne Capability Environment, or FACE, team for leading the U.S. Navy’s efforts to develop guidelines that will support the reuse of software applications across DOD avionics systems. The Naval Air Systems Command’s FACE team was launched in 2008 and is located under the Air Combat Electronics Program Office (PMA-209), which is part of the Program Management organization, or AIR 1.0. PMA-209 provides cradle-to-grave common avionics solutions for the Department of the Navy through products and support in communication and airborne networking; navigation and flight operations; mission systems and sensors; and capability management. “The FACE approach is enabling the Navy to save money while still providing capabilities to the warfighter faster through
The Future Airborne Capability Environment, or FACE, team was recently recognized with a Defense Standardization Program Achievement award for leading the Navy’s efforts to develop guidelines that will support the reuse of software applications across DOD avionics systems.
software portability and reuse,” said Keith Sanders, who leads AIR 1.0 as the assistant commander for Acquisition. “This standard will serve as a cornerstone to provide the Navy and our partners in the other service branches with innovative approaches to delivering cost-effective solutions in the future.” In the short time since the FACE team’s
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inception, it has already aided industry product development and supported multiple government procurements, Navy officials said. The FACE Technical Standard promotes industry-government collaboration in a trusted environment, using proven processes and governance by The Open Group, who manages the FACE Consortium. Formed in
metal rings/earrings/etc. Extensive examples will be brought for inspiration. Class is $30 with a $15 materials fee. All supplies are provided. Instructor: Tammy Vitale. There must be a minimum of 5 participants for this class to proceed.
For all MWR news, visit http://cnic.navy.mil/Patuxent and click on Fleet and Family Readiness.
April is the Month of the Military Child
All Month Long: • Children eat free at the River Edge with the purchase of adult lunch. Limit two children per adult meal. Children’s free lunch is limited to hot buffet selection only. • Free Bowling Shoes for Military Kids at the Drill Hall Bowling Center. • Free child’s mini golf game with purchase of adult game at NRC Solomons. Special Events: • Playgroup at Glen Forrest Community Center: Thursdays, 10-11 a.m. • Parent’s Night Out: Pizza and Board Game Night is Friday, 6-9 p.m. at the Rassieur Youth Center. • Free Swimming for Military Kids at the Drill Hall Pool: Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Purple Up Day: April 15. Dress in Purple to support Military Youth. • Rassieur Youth Center Beach Clean-up is April 18. • Free Bowling for Military Kids at the Drill Hall Bowling Center: April 27, 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
NRC Solomons
For more information on recreational events at NRC Solomons, contact Jennifer Marchant at jennifer.marchant@navy.mil or 410-286-8365. Learn to Swim Registration Military only: Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Military and DOD civilians: April 13 and 14, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Registration for the Summer Learn to swim program is held at the NRC Aquatics Center. There are three sessions: June 18 through July 5; July 9-26; and July 30 through Aug. 15. Each session is $45 for E1-E5; $50 for all others.
Customized Creations
Register for classes at Customized Creations. Call 301342-6293 for more information. Basic Jewelry Making April 11, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Customized Creations, building 652 Will learn color theory, how to make wire wraps, use crimps, the proper tools, and the right way to open and close
Basic Copper Etching Class April 18, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Learn to etch copper to use for jewelry and mixed media pieces. Class is $30 with a $15 materials fee. All supplies are provided. Instructor: Tammy Vitale. There must be a minimum of 5 participants for this class to proceed. Call 301342-6293 for more information.
Second Annual Arts and Crafts Spring Fling
April 20, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. NAS Pax River Drill Hall Free admission. General public is welcome. For those patrons who do not have base access a shuttle is provided from the Frank Knox parking lot located south of Gate Two. Shuttle runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 301-342-3569 for more information.
Cedar Point Golf Course
Call 301-342-3597 for more information. Free Active-Duty Golf Clinics April 11, 18 and 25; 11:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Two Clinics held each Thursday’s for three weeks; each clinic is one hour. No registration necessary. All equipment is provided. Opening Day Scramble April 13 Registration is held at the Cedar Point Golf Course until April 9. Tournament is $45 and includes greens fee, cart, coffee, donuts and prizes; or $30 For Punch card Players. Open to all authorized patrons and their guests. Four-person scramble, No handicap restrictions!
Rassieur Youth Center
Call 301-342-1694 for more information Parent’s Night Out: Pizza and Board Game Night Friday, 6-9 p.m. Parents, if you need free time for relaxation, to participate in other leisure activities or to run errands, bring your children to the Rassieur Youth Center. They’ll spend a few hours under our care engaging in activities. Parent’s Night Out is the first Friday of every month. Stop by the Youth Center to register. Payment is due no later than close of business on the Wednesday prior. Cost is $12 per child. Purple Up Day April 15 Dress in Purple to support Military Youth Rassieur Youth Center Beach Clean-up April 18
June 2010, the FACE Consortium is an aviation-focused professional network made up of more than 50 industry suppliers, customers, academia and users. Consortium membership includes Naval NAVAIR as well as sponsor organizations Lockheed Martin, Rockwell Collins and U.S. Army Program Executive Office Aviation. According to the Defense Standardization Program Office’s site, since 1987, the organization has recognized individuals and organizations that have made significant improvements in quality, reliability, readiness, cost reduction and interoperability through standardization.
River’s Edge Catering and Conference Center
To make a reservation or for more information, stop by or call 301-342-3656. Spring Brunch at the River’s Edge April 14, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Enjoy a special Sunday Brunch at the River’s Edge and welcome in the spring. Menu includes: Sautéed chicken breast with mango, fresh green beans, roasted red skinned potatoes, French toast, frittata with ham and spinach, bacon, sausage, fresh fruits, Caesar salad and pastries. Cost is $12.95 for adults; $9.95 for children and youths ages 6-16; $3 for children ages 3-5; and free for children 2 and younger. Coupons are redeemable. Comics on Duty Tickets on sale now Show: April 18; buffet at 5:30 p.m.; show at 7 p.m. Join us for an evening of laughs and good times as Comics on Duty returns for another show. Guaranteed to bring a smile to your face, and get you chuckling. Tickets are $15 in advance, and $20 at the door. Price includes appetizer buffet. Tickets on sale at the River’s Edge, the ITT Office and by phone at 301-342-3656. Midway Bar and Grill Volleyball Tournament Register by April 30 May 23 The Midway Bar celebrates its 2013 season opening with a volleyball tournament. The winning team receives free Sunday Brunch Tickets. Teams of six should register at the River’s Edge or by calling 301-342-3241. The tournament is open to all base personnel. Schedules will be posted once the brackets are completed.
Drill Hall
Register for a class and get more information at the Fitness and Sports Office or call 301-757-1194. Attention Patrons: Funding issues have affected many of our runs and walks. These events will continue to be held however the events will now be free to participate. No T-shirts, prizes, trophies or refreshments will be provided unless covered by sponsorship. Patrons who have already paid to participate in the event may return to the Fitness and Sports Office to receive a full refund. Events effected: Earth Day/SAPR 5K Run/Walk: April 18 Triathlon: June 1 Team Triathlon: Sept. 7 NAS Pax River Earth Day Celebration Run/Walk in support of SAPR April 18 at the Beach House Check in, 10 a.m. 5K Run, 11 a.m.; 3K Walk, 11:15 a.m. Free event. Open to all station employees and their family members. We encourage your work groups, offices and facilities to join us for this great cause. The Environmental Division will be on hand with displays, booths and equipment.
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Thursday, April 4 6:30 p.m., Safe Haven Safe Haven is an affirming and suspenseful story about a young woman’s struggle to find love again after she arrives in a small North Carolina town. Her reluctance to join the tight-knit community raises questions about her past. Slowly, she begins putting down roots, and gains the courage to start a relationship with Alex, a widowed store owner with two young children. But dark secrets
intrude on her new life with such terror that she is forced to rediscover the meaning of sacrifice and rely on the power of love in this deeply moving romantic thriller. Rated: PG-13 (1 hr, 56 min) Friday, April 5 6:30 p.m., Snitch A father goes undercover for the DEA in order to free his son who was imprisoned after being set up in drug deal. Rated: PG-13 (1 hr, 52 min)
9 p.m., Jack the Giant Slayer (3D) The ancient war between humans and a race of giants is reignited when Jack, a young farmhand fighting for a kingdom and the love of a princess, opens a gateway between the two worlds. Rated: PG-13 (1 hr, 55 min)
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6:30 p.m., Dark Skies As the Barret family’s peaceful suburban life is rocked by an escalating series of disturbing events, they come to learn that a terrifying and deadly force is after them. Rated: PG-13 (1 hr, 35 min)
Admittance to the Free Sneak Preview begins at 1 p.m. Camera phones, camcorders and all other recording devices are not permitted in the theater. Rated: PG-13 (2 hr, 8 min)
9 p.m., Snitch
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Donned in a silver suit, Capt. Ben Shevchuk, then NAS Patuxent River executive officer, learns from the experts what’s involved in aircraft firefighting with help from firefighter Leah Vallandingham, left, and fire Capt. Thomas Trossbach, right, during a quarterly live fire training March 27. The silver gear Shevchuk is wearing is used for aircraft firefighting as the silver reflects the intense heat typically encountered from aircraft fuel fires.
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Naval Air Station celebrates 70 years Pax progresses through the years
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aval Air Station Patuxent River marked its 70th year April 1 with a celebration at the Parade Field — the same location of its official commissioning ceremony which occurred at 11 a.m. April 1, 1943. During the 1943 commissioning ceremony, Rear Adm. John McCain, the Chief of the Navy’s Bureau of Aeronautics at the time, said, “Our service has commissioned many naval air stations, but never one with possibilities of such far reaching importance as the Naval Air Station Patuxent River.” Pax River, as the station quickly became known throughout the Navy, was established to bring together several air testing facilities developed after World War I. Spurred by events of World War II, consolidation efforts were swift. The Cedar Point, Md., farming operations were quickly replaced by flight test operations within a year after the station’s groundbreaking. When the nearly 6,400-acre site was acquired it included a considerable amount of well-developed farm land with numerous existing farm buildings, a small town called Pearson, and a summer colony along the shore of the Chesapeake Bay. The population in St. Mary’s in 1940 was nearly 14,600, and the nearest metropolitan center was Washington, D.C., more than 60 miles away. Only two bus trips a day connected Washington and Leonardtown, St. Mary’s County seat, and access to the construction site was by a narrow, winding state highway. But, people continued to descend to Southern Maryland set on getting one of the high-paying construction jobs on station. In just a ninemonth span following the start of construction, the employment level went from around 650 people to nearly 9,000. To house and feed so many workers, 33 barrack-type buildings with tarpaper roofs were constructed. These buildings could accommodate approximately 3,500 men. A large cafeteria was also constructed that could feed 600 workers at one sitting. After commissioning and throughout the spring and fall of 1943, construction at Pax continued at a record pace. But, as phases of construction were completed, the contractor’s employees were released. Many of them had migrated to the county with their families and ended up signing on as the naval air station’s first government employees. By mid-August 1943, Flight Test, Radio Test, Aircraft Armament and the Aircraft Experimental and Development Squadron were in place. By the end of 1944, the station had formed the Service Test, Electronics Test and Tactical Test Divisions. The Naval Air Transport Service also had a presence here in the form of Air Transport Squadron One early in the station’s first year. The Naval Air Test Center was established as a separate entity June 16, 1945, with organizationally divided the test and support functions. Under the Navy’s reorganization and consolidation of its technical capabilities in the 1990s, the Naval Air Test
Ground breaking for construction of Naval Air Station, Patuxent.
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Naval Air Station Patuxent River, commissioning ceremony; noted as one of the finest and largest Navy aviation establishments in the east. Flight Test, Radio Test, Aircraft Armament and the Aircraft Experimental and Development Squadrons are in place.
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The first U.S. all jet-powered airplane, the XP-59A, is flight tested here.
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The entrance to NAS Patuxent River now.
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Sailors gather for the NAS Patuxent River commissioning ceremony in 1943 with guest speaker, Rear Adm. John McCain, then Chief of the Navy’s Bureau of Aeronautics.
The FR-1 Fireball and the FH-1 Phantom are tested here. Naval Air Test Center is established as a separate entity organizationally dividing the test and support functions.
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The U.S. Naval Test Pilot School in the 1960s.
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The entrance to NAS Patuxent River in 1943. U.S. Navy photo by Connie Hempel
Chiefs from around the base gather for the 70th anniversary of Pax’s commissioning on Monday. During the ceremony, the Chiefs also recognized their grade’s 120th birthday. Center became the Flight Test and Engineering Group when the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division was established here Jan. 1, 1992.
U.S. Naval Test Pilot School
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uring World War II, hundreds of combat-experienced pilots arrived at Pax to test airplanes. Having experienced the war, these pilots were well suited to evaluate aircraft and equipment for combat capabilities. The evolution of the Navy test pilot began with discussions between those seasoned veterans and aeronautical engineers. Formalized classroom instruction started in 1946. March 4, 1948, it became the Test Pilot Division and changed to the U.S. Naval Test Pilot School in June 1958. The test pilots not only flew a large number of U.S. airplanes built for the war effort, they were also responsible for examining enemy aircraft. Captured airplanes such as a German Focke-Wulf 190, a Doring DO 335A and Japanese “Kate” and “Tony” were test flown and findings on the aircraft’s vulnerabilities were passed on to fleet pilots. When the nation’s great space adventure started in 1959, four of the seven astronauts selected were TPS graduates, and in 1961, former Navy test pilot Alan Shepard became
the first American in space. A year later, three test pilots from Pax River became the first Americans to orbit the earth. Radar fire control, radar tracking, field lighting and instrument landing techniques were also extensively tested and refined at Pax. These were only a few of the major wartime developments here.
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he XP-59A, a U.S. all jet-powered aircraft, was flight tested here in 1944. The FR-1 Fireball, a carrier-based fighter which combined a conventional engine and a General Electric jet engine, and the FH-1 Phantom, the first Navy all-jet airplane to operate from a carrier, were tested here in 1945. The first U.S. test of the adaptability of jet aircraft to shipboard operations was conducted by the NATC in 1946 as Lt. Cmdr. James Davidson flew an FD-1 aboard USS Franklin D. Roosevelt (CV-42). The world’s speed record is set by Cmdr. Turner Caldwell in 1947 when he piloted a Douglas Skystreak D-558-1 to 640,663 miles per hour. Over the next few years, speed and altitude records fell as rapidly as they were established. Capt. W.V. Davis, the Flight Test Division director, became the first Navy pilot
to exceed the speed of sound Nov. 7, 1949. Test pilots were exposed to ejection seats in 1949, barrier engagements in 1951, and a simulated angled deck on USS Midway (CV-41) in 1952.
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aced with developed jet aircraft and improving existing conventional weapons during the Korean War in 1950-1953, efforts at Pax intensified. The challenge grew as jet aircraft routinely eclipsed the speed of sound and airplane cannons were supplemented with guided missiles. Several airborne early warning squadrons operated from Pax River in the 1950s, patrolling the Atlantic Ocean along the Distant Early Warning line. In 1953, the Tactical Test Division and the Service Test Division merged. The Weapons Systems Test Division was established in 1960 through the consolidation of the Armament Test and Electronics Divisions. Hostilities in Southeast Asia in the 1960s brought a sense of urgency to test programs here, particularly those dealing with ordnance. The unorthodox nature of the action in Vietnam turned the focus at Patuxent River from technological advancements to further refinement of more conventional weapons. At the same time, a buildup of fleet antisubmarine warfare squadrons was taking place at Patuxent River. Patrol Squadrons 8, 24, 44, 49 and 56 formed Fleet Air Wing
Patuxent, which later became Fleet Air Wing Five. Patrol Squadron 30 was established in 1962. Oceanographic Development Squadron Eight, then known as the Oceanographic Air Survey Unit, was homeported here in 1965, and Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron Four was established here in 1968 from a TACAMO detachment left behind by Naval Air Transport Squadron when that unit moved to Norfolk, Va. Three divisions of the test center, Flight Test, Service Test and Weapons Systems Test, gave up assets to enable the Technical Support Division to form in 1967. Automation of NATC’s data processing brought the Computer Services Division on line in 1968. In the 1970s, the Antisubmarine Warfare squadrons began leaving Patuxent River, for NAS Brunswick, Maine, and NAS Jacksonville, Fla. Patrol Squadron 30 was the last to go in 1975. Helping offset these squadron departures was the movement of the Air Test and Evaluation Squadron One to Pax River from Key West, Fla., in 1973. A sweeping reorganization took place in 1975, preparing NATC for its role as the Naval Air Systems Command’s principal site for development testing. Under the plan, Flight Test, Service Test and Weapons Systems Test Divisions were disestablished and new directorates were formed to evaluate aircraft by type and mission. The “new” NATC comprised Strike Aircraft, Antisubmarine Aircraft, Rotary Wing
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Calvert High School Navy Junior ROTC cadets perform during the opening ceremony of the NAS Patuxent River 70th anniversary event April 1. The ceremony also included the “Happy Birthday” song by children of the Child Development Center, and guest speaker, retired Vice Adm. Joseph Dyer, 2000-2003 commander of Naval Air Systems Command. Aircraft and Systems Engineering Test Directorates. The Computer Services and Technical Support directorates and U.S. Naval Test Pilot School remained intact. Computers were having a profound effect on airplanes and their systems, and testing by simulation as well as by flight was becoming an economic necessity. A major upgrading of test facilities began in the late 1970s with some of the largest construction appropriations in the history of the station. Reflecting changes spurred by this technological growth, the 1980s saw the Computer Service Directorate become the Computer Sciences Directorate, the Technical Support Directorate became the Range Directorate, and the Antisubmarine Aircraft Test Directorate became the Force Warfare Aircraft Test Directorate.
Becoming state-of-the-art
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hroughout the 1980s and 1990s, Patuxent River continued to make major
plant improvements and add state-of-theart facilities. Some of these new additions include the Manned Flight Simulator, the Aircraft Anechoic Test Facility, the Air Combat Environment Test and Evaluation Facility, the Aircraft Test and Evaluation Facility, the North and South Engineering Complexes, the Becker Laboratory, the Capt. Steven A. Hazelrigg Flight Test Facility, the U.S. Naval Text Pilot School academic building, and an Aviation Physiology Training Department have significantly improved aviation safety and enhanced simulation capabilities. In 1991, the Navy began consolidating its technical capabilities to improve its products and services which resulted in four large warfare centers. One of these, the Naval Air Warfare Center, located in Washington, D.C., has integrated sites and capabilities to improve services to the fleet and sponsors. NAWC streamlined its resources into two divisions: the Aircraft Division located at Patuxent River and the Weapons Division at China Lake, Calif. The standup of NAWCAD at Pax River took place January 1, 1992. Its role, a full spectrum research, development, test and evaluation, engineering and fleet support center for air platforms for the Navy. NAWCAD integrated the Naval Air Test Center along with the Naval Air Development Center, Warminster, Pa.; Naval Air Engineering Center, Lakehurst, N.J.; Naval Air Propulsion Center, Trenton, N.J.; and the Naval Avionics Center, Indianapolis. To complete the consolidation, the Naval Air Systems Command arrived at Pax River from Crystal City, Va., in 1997. These consolidations have brought more than 20,000 people to work on station today. Thus, making the Navy the largest employer in Southern Maryland.
Test Pilot Training Division is established, formalizing Navy test pilot classroom instruction.
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The U.S. Naval Test Pilot School is established.
1968
The Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron Four is established.
1970s
Air Test and Evaluation Squadron One moves from Key West, Fla., to Pax River. Reorganization prepares NATC for its role as the Naval Air Systems Command’s principal site for development testing. F/A-18 Hornets arrive for evaluation trials.
1980s
Production prototype of P-3C Orion Update III lands at Pax for test. First prototype model of S-3B Viking arrives. Production model of E-6A arrives for electromagnetic testing. Construction for Aircraft Anechoic Test Facility begins.
1990s
Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division is established. First flight of X31A. The first Bell Boeing V-22 arrives for flight-test phase. Naval Air Systems Command Headquarters stands up at Pax. Naval Air Systems Command Headquarters, building 2272 is renamed and dedicated to retired Rear Adm. William A. Moffett.
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X-35C Joint Strike Fighter concept demonstrator comes to Pax EA-18G Growler developmental test aircraft arrives. VH-71 Presidential Helicopter lands here. Broad Area Maritime Surveillance — Demonstrator (BAMS-D) arrives. X-47B arrives; while seen en route, many called it a mystery Beltway UFO.
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Commands recognize awards, reenlistments
U.S. Navy photo by Personnel Specialist 2nd Class Jheyson Giraldo
Fugate gets Achievement Medal
U.S. Navy photo by Stacey Mulrooney
Fair commissioned to CWO2
Chief Warrant Officer 2 (AW/SW) Dorian Fair, right, recites his oath, administered by Capt. Clemia Anderson during a March 29 ceremony which marked his commissioning. Fair serves as the aircraft launch and recovery equipment training systems manager for the Naval Aviation Training Systems Program Office (PMA-205).
Hospitalman Steve Fugate, right, is awarded the Navy Achievement Medal by Capt. Mike Vernere, Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River commanding officer, during an awards ceremony March 29. While deployed in Afghanistan, Fugate was selected as the I Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward) Bluejacket of the Quarter. Fugate is an aerospace medicine technician assigned to the aviation medicine clinic.
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Tunake earns Achievement Medal
Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Luis Tunake, right, is awarded the Navy Achievement Medal by Capt. Mike Vernere, Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River commanding officer, during an awards ceremony March 29. Tunake is currently the laboratory department’s leading petty officer and is transferring this month to Naval Health Clinic Pearl Harbor in Hawaii.
U.S. Navy photo by Gary Younger
Garin earns second Commendation
Rear Adm. CJ Jaynes, commander of Fleet Readiness Centers and NAVAIR assistant commander for logistics and industrial operations, presents a Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with Gold Star in lieu of second award to Senior Chief Navy Career Counselor Karra Garin on March 29. Garin was the COMFRC Navy Career Counselor from April 2010 to April 2012.
U.S. Navy photo by Personnel Specialist 2nd Class Jheyson Giraldo
Gambrell receives Certificate of Commendation
Etheridge commits to six more
Melissa Gambrell, right, is awarded a Certificate of Commendation by Capt. Mike Vernere, Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River commanding officer, during an awards ceremony March 29. Gambrell is a staff nurse assigned to the military medicine clinic. She is leaving the clinic after six years of service.
Electronics Technician 1st Class (SW/AW) Patrick Etheredge commits to six more years during a reenlistment ceremony March 26, with reenlisting officer CAPT Ben Shevchuk, then NAS Patuxent River executive officer. Etheridge currently has more than 13 years Navy service.
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Ryu reenlists for six more
Yeoman 2nd Class (AW/SW) Katrina Ryu, left, enlisted another six years in the Navy while riding in a C-130 on a tanker mission March 28. Ryu’s reenlisting officer was Marine Col. Roger Cordell, the commander of Naval Test Wing Atlantic.
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What to look for in a mentor By Robin Burt NAVAIR Externally Directed Team
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The NAVAIR Mentoring Program provides the workforce an opportunity for personal growth, professional development and the transfer of knowledge and expertise through mentoring relationships. Mentoring can increase productivity, improve morale and increase organizational communication within the command. Mentoring also helps to support and align with the Chief of Naval Operations’ goals of developing the workforce to better serve the naval aviation mission and more broadly, the Naval Aviation Enterprise. It improves retention, enhances the quality of work life, and assists employees in developing a broader understanding of NAVAIR’s mission and tenets. Selecting a mentor can be more a matter of finding the right person, than getting the first mentor asked to say “yes.” The mentee must realize he or she has a responsibility to take the initiative in finding a mentor. By setting initial goals, the mentee is also contributing to the suc-
Mentoring resources are available at the MyNAVAIR website. Individuals interested in becoming a mentor, mentee or both can register through the MyNAVAIR website. cess of the mentoring relationship. As a part of the mentor selection process, mentees should inform prospective candidates of their initial goals, so the mentor can use these goals as a foundation from which to hold discussions, plan activities and provide opportunities.
MENTEE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
The following is a list of initial goals and objectives to consider: Increasing technical proficiency; acquiring greater understanding of the organization; expanding skill set/enhance soft skills; learning appropriate professional conduct; discovering peer-to-peer and subordinate-to-superior relationship boundaries;
understanding of working in a military organization with active duty and civilian “chain-of-command” requirements or overcoming professional shortfalls. Once the mentee has clearly defined his or her, they must create meaningful interview questions to promote conversation and assist in selecting the best candidate for his or her mentor. Questions should be tailored to each potential mentor.
MENTEE EXPECTATIONS
Part of being a mentee means he or she will receive observations or suggestions with which he or she may initially disagree. Take the time to reflect on the input. Part of the beauty of having a mentor is their ability to offer suggestions based on experience and possibly past failure. Why repeat mistakes made by others unnecessarily? Mentees should make communication with their mentor as simple and accessible as possible. Mentees should make an effort to discover the preferred methods of communication with his or her and should not hesitate to share his or her preferences.
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Chaplain’s corner:
The most unproductive human activity By Al Kaniss Guest contributor
Guess what the most unproductive human activity is. If you guessed worrying, you’d be right. Worry by itself accomplishes absolutely nothing. In some cases, it will spur you into action to actually do something about what you’re worried about. The interesting thing is that most of the things we worry about never actually happen. Beverly LaHaye tells a story about a woman who worried most of her life about three things: Her husband losing his job — every payday, she was sure that he’d get a “pink slip”; her daughter never getting married; and her son being scrawny and sickly all his life. Well, the woman’s husband worked his entire career for the same company and eventually retired, never having lost his job. Her daughter married a wonderful guy. Her son grew up to
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Al Kaniss be a big, brawny football player. Sadly, the woman who did all the worrying got very sick and had to use a wheelchair the rest of her life. In Stephen Covey’s “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People,” Covey talks about the “circle of concern,” things a person could be concerned with, such as their health, their children, problems at work, the national debt and nuclear war. He also talks about a “circle of influence,” things you can actually do something about. Not surprisingly, he recommends that to be effec-
tive, we focus our time and energy on those things we can do something about. You might also be familiar with this same theme in The Serenity Prayer, which includes the ability to discern between things we can and cannot affect. As with other important subjects, God has something to say about worry. Philippians 4:6 is the key verse which tells us not to worry, but to turn our concerns over to God by praying to him about it. There’s even a song based on this Bible verse called “Why Worry When You Can Pray?” by Dr. Al Smith. There are lots of examples of Bible characters who prayed instead of just worrying. Jacob had to confront his brother Esau many years after of bitter separation. Jacob had left home hastily after he had tricked Esau out of both his birthright and blessing, and Esau was full of anger and hatred. Jacob, afraid for his life, prayed to God for protection. God
blessed Jacob with a friendly, peaceful meeting with his brother. After the prophet Isaiah informed King Hezekiah to get his affairs in order because he had a fatal disease, Hezekiah prayed. God answered his prayer by giving him 15 extra years to live. When Paul and Silas were in prison, they prayed and God provided an earthquake to set them free. After Jesus prayed in the Garden of Gethsemane shortly before his crucifixion, an angel came down to strengthen him. A phrase used a lot these days is “no worries.” Hopefully, when we hear that, we really do stop worrying. God essentially tells us the same thing with the verse in Philippians. All we need to just stop worrying is to turn the matter over to him. Let’s do that, because God has proven time and again that he can handle problems better than we can.
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Scoreboard As of March 29 Intramural Bowling League Final Standings WSI Big 10
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for all three classes, but it’s not mandatory.” While this free clinic is open only to active-duty service members, paid private or group instructions are available for DOD civilians, contractors and retired military.
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Paid instruction is handled by Vance Calabro, assistant golf professional, and anyone interested can call the golf pro shop at 301-342-3597 for more information. “Those guys do a phenomenal job,” Sohne said. “Their instruction sets you up for success. And what could be better than getting out there mid-day to whack some balls?”
St Mary’s County events: Spring Fling dance
Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Northern Senior Activity Center, Charlotte Hall St. Mary’s County Department of Aging and Human Services Northern Senior Activity Center event featuring R&B, Oldies, Top Hits and line dancing music. Those planning to attend are asked to dress in their spring best. Hospitality table and complimentary beverages available during social hour. Lottery drawing, door prizes and a prize awarded to the person voted best dressed. For more information, call 301-475-4002, ext. 1001.
Pax River Quilters Guild
Monday, 6:30 p.m. Good Samaritan Lutheran Church New members are welcome to join this monthly meeting. This month includes a presentation from master quilters on their favorite tips, tricks, techniques and gadgets. For more information, contact Kara Davis at davis.kara.r@gmail.com.
Now You’re Cooking!
Tuesday, 3:30-4:15 p.m. and 4:15-5 p.m. Lexington Park library Youths ages 8-12 can drop in for this hands-on activity which includes making and tasting foods, measuring sugar and fat in foods, and how to make healthy food choices. Presented by Jane Kostenko, University of Maryland Extension Nutrition Educator. Free event.
The Instant City: The impact of NAS PAX River
Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Leonardtown library In celebration of NAS Patuxent River’s 70th Anniversary, Dr. Julia King, Associate Professor of Anthropology at St. Mary’s College, hear discuss the influence Pax River had on change in St. Mary’s County. The research collected for the Spring 2009 issue of Slack Water are the basics of her presentation. Free event.
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Until July 28, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center Come see this teen art exhibit showcasing the talent, creativity and perspective of today’s teen culture. Through visual artwork, creative writing and performing arts, the exhibit includes works that communicate what it means to be a teen today. All artwork includes a text or a message in the body of the work.
Invasive Species Friday, 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. Calvert Marine Museum Explore how fragile the bay ecosystem can be when nonnative animals or plants are introduced and begin to take over. This program stars “frakenfish,” the Snakehead, and some other perhaps surprising culprits. Programs run every 15 minutes on the hour.
First Free Friday Friday, 5-8 p.m. Calvert Marine Museum Free admission to the museum. A special Tom Wisner Tribute Concert with Teresa Whitaker and Frank Schwartz, is in the auditorium starting at 6:30 p.m. Opening of Tiles of the Chesapeake, a student art show highlighting Youth Art Month by Mutual Elementary 4th and 5th graders. Under the direction of art teacher Beth Beighley and visiting artist Parran Collery, the students used a slab technique to create their works of art. Supported by funds from the PTA and the Maryland State Arts Council.
Solomons Island Kite Day Saturday, 10 a.m-4 p.m. Calvert Marine Museum Celebrate the annual Solomons Island Kite Day with Wings Over Washington Kite Club in the field across from the museum. Bring a kite or make one at the museum. Kite kits are $5 each, cash only. Free admission. General museum admission applies for visitation to the exhibition gallery.
Crab Conferences Sunday, 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. Calvert Marine Museum Take a close-up look at some of the species of crab living in the bay and learn how the crabs are surviving. Programs run every 15 minutes on the hour.
Celebrate Charles: Restaurant Week Until Tuesday Charles County’s restaurants showcase their creative cuisine and offer deals during this event. Restaurant Week features offerings and dining experiences that draw on the region’s bounty — local seafood, mouth-watering barbecue or something in between. Participating restaurants are offering fixed-price, multi-course meals or specially priced single dishes. Tax, gratuity and beverages are not included in the price. Visit www.CharlesCountyMD.gov
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Community ownership And Pax’s continued successes in naval aviation are a direct tribute to the partnership it holds with the local community. “We’ve been called the best community relations in the Navy,” he said. “I believe that’s true, but it doesn’t come without effort. There’s a symbiosis that goes through our fence line — when Southern Maryland succeeds, Patuxent River
Mills credits his mentors throughout his career for his ability to command a diverse installation, such as Pax. While some of his best mentors were those who were hardest on him, Mills said he now sees their challenge as a compliment. “At the time, I thought they were pretty harsh, but now I realize that I would not be able to be at this job had I not gone through that then,” he said. “I realize now that they were demanding of me because they knew I could deliver the quality of work that they
were expecting; they knew what I was capable of.”
Into the sunset As Mills closes this chapter of his naval career, he said he’s looking forward to taking a month off with his family before starting a new chapter in NASA’s Office of Evaluation. But, don’t be surprised to see him around Pax every now and then, especially once he’s done rebuilding his motorcycle. “It’s been sitting in my garage for years now waiting for me to reassemble it and ride,” he said. “When I do get it put back together and start riding again, I’ll probably ride it down here.”
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07 CHRYSLER Sebring Sedan..................$8,500 631940A, 4 Cylinder, Alloy Wheels
05 JEEP Liberty Sport............................$9,000 280550AA, Only 56K Miles, PW, PL
06 NISSAN Altima 2.5s..........................$9,000 552614A, Auto, PW, PL, Good Cond.
07 VW Beetle 2.5L...............................$10,000 306346AA, Leather, Sunroof, Gorgeous!
05 NISSAN Xterra................................$10,000 693890A,Off Road Package, PW, PL, Roof Rack
05 CHEVY Monte Carlo SS......................$10,500 530907A, Tony Stewart Edition, Supercharged
05 MAZDA Rx8 Gt................................$10,500 595705A, Leather, Sunroof, New Engine
06 DODGE Charger...............................$10,500 629857A, PW, PL, Cruise, Tilt, CD
09 HYUNDAI Sonata Gls........................$10,700 529467A, 4 Cyl, PW, PL, Cruise & Tilt
08 DODGE Grand Caravan SE..................$11,500 693889A, Rear DVD, 77K Miles
07 CHRYSLER Sebring Touring SE............$11,888 582290A, 1 Owner, Super Clean Car!
09 KIA Optima LX.................................$12,000 619079A, PW, PL, Cruise, Tilt, CD
09 CHRYSLER Town & Country................$12,999 537672A, Leather, Rear DVD
08 NISSAN Maxima 3.5 Sl......................$12,999
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10 JEEP Compass Sport.........................$13,500 631933A, 54K, Chrysler Certified
07 FORD E350 Wagon...........................$14,000 694100A, 12 Passenger, Rear DVD
10 CHEVY Malibu Lt.............................$14,500 631931A, PW, PL, Cruise, Tilt, CD
08 FORD Mustang Convertible.................$14,777 508553A, Alloy Wheels, Power Top, 53K Miles
05 JEEP Wrangler X..............................$14,999 571157A, Hard Top, 56K Miles
08 JEEP Wrangler X..............................$15,000 213975A, 82K Miles, Good Condition
04 FORD F150 Supercrew......................$15,000 631941A, FX4, 4X4, Only 63K Miles
08 DODGE Nitro...................................$15,699 534253A, SLT, 4X4, 66K Miles
12 CHRYLSER 200 Touring Sedan.............$15,777 DR39085, 4 Cyl, Alloy Wheels, Chrysler Certified
05 JEEP Wrangler Unlimited...................$15,999 FP78866, Alloys, Only 50K Miles, Nice Shape!
10 DODGE Grand Caravan Crew...............$16,000 631932A, SXT Trim, 55K Miles, Chrysler Certified
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